Thanks for all your comments !! So the current 'lux (E60) is in every aspect better (sharpnes, contrast...) than the 'cron 50/2! So would you recommend to upgrade to lux?

Cris

-- Cris (doublestroke@gmx.net), May 09, 2002

Answers

No. It is the equal of the Summicron at all equivalent apertures, except with the Summilux you have an extra stop and a very useable one at that. Is it worth paying over $1000 extra for this stop? Only you can answer this, we can't help you.

-- Robin Smith (smith_robin@hotmail.com), May 09, 2002.

Cris: Robin is correct. The price differential is far less if you buy second hand. The key however is your need of that extra f/stop. I have never regretted that extra expense.

-- Albert Knapp MD (albertknappmd@mac.com), May 09, 2002.

I bought my 50 summilux for the R for around $1395 with passport. Separate the idea that its "just a 50" and you'll feel alot better about buying the best high speed lens made. Once you shoot it wide open you'll never go back. Very sharp AND no depth of field.

Kirk

-- kirk tuck (kirktuck@kirktuck.com), May 09, 2002.

Ok, I know now what you mean! Thanks for your help !

-- Cris (doublestroke@gmx.net), May 09, 2002.

I thought the lux was better at the centre than the edges compared to the cron, which is very even throughout the neg?

-- Karl Yik (karl.yik@dk.com), May 10, 2002.